HB6338Introduced in the House
Stop Illegal Fishing Act
Introduced by Gregory Meeks, District NY-5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons and foreign vessels that engage in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 9, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3968-3970)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6338.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3968-3969)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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